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Free Education Access for Children of Fallen Service Members (Gold Star).

This law grants children of service members who died while on active duty the right to tuition-free enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. Enrollment is based on space availability and removes previous restrictions related to the dependent's residence or prior enrollment status. This provides crucial educational support to families who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Key points
Dependents of deceased active-duty service members (Gold Star Children) gain eligibility for tuition-free enrollment in DoDEA schools.
Enrollment is contingent on space availability and is not restricted by the dependent's location at the time of the member's death.
The benefit applies to children whose parent died while serving on active duty or active Guard and Reserve duty.
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Additional Information
Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9869
Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-27